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abuse

noun
- cruel or inhumane treatment
Synonyms: ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
Synonyms: contumely, insult, revilement, vilification - improper or excessive use
Synonyms: misuse
verb
- treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
Synonyms: ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step - change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don''t abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
Synonyms: misuse, pervert - use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
Synonyms: blackguard, clapperclaw, shout
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